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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.92, 691.23 and 279.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.92, 691.23 and 279.85 is: 386.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.92 : 691.23 = 279.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.92/691.23 = 279.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.92x = 691.23 × 279.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.92x = 193,440.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,440.72/500.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.17

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